BETHUNE ACADEMY

Bethune Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Bethune Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bethune Academy, located in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, is a K-8 school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Named in honor of the renowned educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and character development. It serves as a community anchor, focusing on providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and leadership.

The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, often integrating the arts and social-emotional learning into their daily instruction. As part of the MPS system, Bethune Academy benefits from the district's broad range of resources and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on cultural pride and academic growth, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Milwaukee community and beyond.

For more information, contact Bethune Academy at (414) 934-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.